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|colspan="2" | The Cavalier
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| style="background:#ccc;"|'''Common Roles'''
| Adventurer, mercenary, military scholar, temple guard, displaced or roving minor nobility
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| style="background:#ccc;"|'''Common Races'''
|[[Arvek Nar]], [[Gobbers]], [[Half-orcs]], [[Humans]] (especially the Myrrish), [[Khazad]], [[Oruch]]
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| style="background:#ccc;"|'''Influencial Faiths'''
|[[Angoron]], [[Daeus]], [[Althea]], [[Serriel]], [[Kor]]
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| style="background:#ccc;"|'''Common Organizations'''
| The cavalier was crafted from ancient Myrrish traditions, and soon spread world-wide. Many cavalier orders can trace their ancestry to the orders of the Kingdom, though they've since blurred with different cultures and traditions.
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| style="background:#ccc;"|'''PRD Entry'''
|[http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/advanced/baseClasses/cavalier.html Cavalier] (though note Additional Options, below)
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| style="background:#ccc;"|'''Associated Characters'''
|[[:Category:Cavalier|Cavaliers]]
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The cavalier tradition stems originally from the [[Myrddion|Myrrish]], and has since spread all over the world. The arvek took it swiftly into their own ranks, favoring flavors of the Knights of Peace or the Lost Crown, and the [[oruch]] the Cockatrice, among others. Cavalier orders are not exclusive to cavaliers alone. An established order features a number of members, from bards to record deeds of heroism to priests of appropriate faiths to tend wounds and offer guidance and wisdom. Cavaliers will also strike out on their own frequently, particularly some orders, in an effort to spread good deeds and heroism. Others are in service to various, minor nobility, and the "roving sons" of places such as Selentia are near infamous.

Below are founding orders of the Cavalier. All of these are available for play. Though the original orders sprang from Myrddion, traditions have quickly spread all over the world. 

You're welcome to develop your own local theme for orders, or use an existing one. The only things we require is that the the edicts must remain intact, and not to use the PRD names as the name of your order. This is because we want to avoid roleplay confusion from: the oruch Drum Reaver clan's Order of the Lion, and the [[Arvek Nar|arvek nar]]'s Blar-based Order of the Lion, etc. 

==Cavalier==
'''Role:''' Cavaliers tend to marshal forces on the battlefield, using their mounted talents and challenges to control the flow of the fight. Outside of battle, cavaliers can be found advancing their cause through diplomacy and, if needed, subterfuge. The cavalier is no stranger to courtly intrigue and can hold his own in even the most delicate of social situations (although "roughrider" cavaliers certainly exist).

'''Alignment:''' Any.

'''Hit Dice:''' d10.

'''Class Skills:''' The cavalier's class skills are Bluff (Cha), Athletics (Str), Craft (Int), Diplomacy (Cha), Handle Animal (Cha), Intimidate (Cha), Knowledge (military theory) (Int), Profession (Wis), Ride (Dex), Sense Motive (Wis).

'''Skill Ranks per Level:''' 4 + Int modifier.


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|colspan="6"|The Cavalier
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| 1st||+1||+2||+0||+0||Challenge 1/day, mount, order, tactician
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| 2nd||+2||+3||+0||+0||Order ability
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| 3rd||+3||+3||+1||+1||Cavalier's charge
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| 4th||+4||+4||+1||+1||Challenge 2/day, expert trainer
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| 5th||+5||+4||+1||+1||Banner
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| 6th||+6/+1||+5||+2||+2||Bonus feat
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| 7th||+7/+2||+5||+2||+2||Challenge 3/day
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| 8th||+8/+3||+6||+2||+2||Order ability
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| 9th||+9/+4||+6||+3||+3||Greater tactician
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| 10th||+10/+5||+7||+3||+3||Challenge 4/day
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| 11th||+11/+6/+1||+7||+3||+3||Mighty charge
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| 12th||+12/+7/+2||+8||+4||+4||Bonus feat, demanding challenge
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| 13th||+13/+8/+3||+8||+4||+4||Challenge 5/day
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| 14th||+14/+9/+4||+9||+4||+4||Greater banner
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| 15th||+15/+10/+5||+9||+5||+5||Order ability
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| 16th||+16/+11/+6/+1||+10||+5||+5||Challenge 6/day
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| 17th||+17/+12/+7/+2||+10||+5||+5||Master tactician
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| 18th||+18/+13/+8/+3||+11||+6||+6||Bonus feat
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| 19th||+19/+14/+9/+4||+11||+6||+6||Challenge 7/day
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| 20th||+20/+15/+10/+5||+12||+6||+6||Supreme charge
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===Class Features===
Weapon and Armor Proficiency: Cavaliers are proficient with all simple and martial weapons, with all types of armor (heavy, light, and medium) and with shields (except tower shields).

'''Challenge (Ex):''' Once per day, a cavalier can challenge a foe to combat. As a swift action, the cavalier chooses one target within sight to challenge. The cavalier's melee attacks deal extra damage whenever the attacks are made against the target of his challenge. This extra damage is equal to the cavalier's level. The cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day for every three levels beyond 1st, to a maximum of seven times per day at 19th level.

Challenging a foe requires much of the cavalier's concentration. The cavalier takes a –2 penalty to his Armor Class, except against attacks made by the target of his challenge.

The challenge remains in effect until the target is dead or unconscious or until the combat ends. Each cavalier's challenge also includes another effect which is listed in the section describing the cavalier's order.

'''Mount (Ex):''' A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid's animal companion, using the cavalier's level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount. The GM might approve other animals as suitable mounts. See our '''[[World_Bestiary#Companions|World Bestiary]]''' for a list of available mounts and applicable rules, including how to acquire your companion. In certain circumstances, we allow cavaliers to select creatures who are not yet "grown." That is, these creatures would not normally be suitable mounts until 4th or 7th level. This is a special rule in play in order to allow a cavalier to continue with the same companion without rules and shuffling weirdness.

A cavalier does not take an armor check penalty on Ride checks while riding his mount. The mount is always considered combat trained and begins play with Light Armor Proficiency as a bonus feat. A cavalier's mount does not gain the share spells special ability.

A cavalier's bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other's moods and moves. Should a cavalier's mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

'''Order (Ex):''' At 1st level, a cavalier must pledge himself to a specific order. The order grants the cavalier a number of bonuses, class skills, and special abilities. In addition, each order includes a number of edicts that the cavalier must follow. If he violates any of these edicts, he loses the benefits from his order's challenge ability for 24 hours. The violation of an edict is subject to GM interpretation.

A cavalier cannot change his order without undertaking a lengthy process to dedicate himself to a new cause. When this choice is made, he immediately loses all of the benefits from his old order. He must then follow the edicts of his new order for one entire level without gaining any benefits from that order. Once accomplished, he gains all of the bonuses from his new order. Note that the names of these orders might vary depending upon the campaign setting or GM's preference.

'''Mark of the Order (Ex):'''Upon joining an Order, a cavalier receives a special Mark of the Order. The Mark is usually a clasp, though it may be any ornate object worn upon the cavalier's body. This announces his membership, yet also has an additional property. By concentrating on the Mark, the cavalier may bring his mount to his side as a full round action. This ability is the equivalent of a spell of a level equal to one-third the cavalier's level. The mount immediately appears adjacent to the cavalier. A cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, and one additional time per day for every 4 levels thereafter, for a total of five times per day at 17th level.

A Mark is bonded to the Cavalier and his mount. Should the Cavalier receive a new mount or change orders, he must realign the Mark as part of a ritual that takes 24 hours. Should the Mark be lost or stolen, a similar ritual may be performed, again taking 24 hours to enact. Any masterwork item bearing the symbol of his order may be forged into a Mark via this method. Only one Mark of the Order may be in existence at one time.

This is a Tenebrae house rule and will not be listed on your +sheet. It exists to make mounts more usable in far-away locations.

'''Tactician (Ex):''' At 1st level, a cavalier receives a teamwork feat as a bonus feat. He must meet the prerequisites for this feat. As a standard action, the cavalier can grant this feat to all allies within 30 feet who can see and hear him. Allies retain the use of this bonus feat for 3 rounds plus 1 round for every two levels the cavalier possesses. Allies do not need to meet the prerequisites of these bonus feats. The cavalier can use this ability once per day at 1st level, plus one additional time per day at 5th level and for every 5 levels thereafter.

'''Cavalier's Charge (Ex):''' At 3rd level, a cavalier learns to make more accurate charge attacks while mounted. The cavalier receives a +4 bonus on melee attack rolls on a charge while mounted (instead of the normal +2). In addition, the cavalier does not suffer any penalty to his AC after making a charge attack while mounted.

'''Expert Trainer (Ex):''' At 4th level, a cavalier learns to train mounts with speed and unsurpassed expertise. The cavalier receives a bonus equal to 1/2 his cavalier level whenever he uses Handle Animal on an animal that serves as a mount. In addition, he can reduce the time needed to teach a mount a new trick or train a mount for a general purpose to 1 day per 1 week required by increasing the DC by +5. He can also train more than one mount at once, although each mount after the first adds +2 to the DC.

'''Banner (Ex):''' At 5th level, a cavalier's banner becomes a symbol of inspiration to his allies and companions. As long as the cavalier's banner is clearly visible, all allies within 60 feet receive a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against fear and a +1 morale bonus on attack rolls made as part of a charge. At 10th level, and every five levels thereafter, these bonuses increase by +1. The banner must be at least Small or larger and must be carried or displayed by the cavalier or his mount to function.

'''Bonus Feat:''' At 6th level, and at every six levels thereafter, a cavalier gains a bonus feat in addition to those gained from normal advancement. These bonus feats must be selected from those listed as combat feats. The cavalier must meet the prerequisites of these bonus feats.

'''Greater Tactician (Ex):''' At 9th level, the cavalier receives an additional teamwork feat as a bonus feat. He must meet the prerequisites for this feat. The cavalier can grant this feat to his allies using the tactician ability. Using the tactician ability is a swift action.

'''Mighty Charge (Ex):''' At 11th level, a cavalier learns to make devastating charge attacks while mounted. Double the threat range of any weapons wielded during a charge while mounted. This increase does not stack with other effects that increase the threat range of the weapon. In addition, the cavalier can make a free bull rush, disarm, sunder, or trip combat maneuver if his charge attack is successful. This free combat maneuver does not provoke an attack of opportunity.

'''Demanding Challenge (Ex):''' At 12th level, whenever a cavalier declares a challenge, his target must pay attention to the threat he poses. As long as the target is within the threatened area of the cavalier, it takes a –2 penalty to its AC from attacks made by anyone other than the cavalier.

'''Greater Banner (Ex):''' At 14th level, the cavalier's banner becomes a rallying call to his allies. All allies within 60 feet receive a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and compulsion spells and effects. In addition, while his banner is displayed, the cavalier can spend a standard action to wave the banner through the air, granting all allies within 60 feet an additional saving throw against any one spell or effect that is targeting them. This save is made at the original DC. Spells and effects that do not allow saving throws are unaffected by this ability. An ally cannot benefit from this ability more than once per day.

'''Master Tactician (Ex):''' At 17th level, the cavalier receives an additional teamwork feat as a bonus feat. He must meet the prerequisites for this feat. The cavalier can grant this feat to his allies using the tactician ability. Whenever the cavalier uses the tactician ability, he grants any two teamwork feats that he knows. He can select from any of his teamwork feats, not just his bonus feats.

'''Supreme Charge (Ex):''' At 20th level, whenever the cavalier makes a charge attack while mounted, he deals double the normal amount of damage (or triple if using a lance). In addition, if the cavalier confirms a critical hit on a charge attack while mounted, the target is stunned for 1d4 rounds. A Will save reduces this to staggered for 1d4 rounds. The DC is equal to 10 + the cavalier's base attack bonus.

==Knightly Orders==
The below orders were the original, founding orders. Since then, the tradition has spread across Ea. PCs are not restricted to the ones below, though all modern orders may trace their roots to these. When you select an order in chargen, its name on your +sheet will either reflect current membership in that order, or an ancestry (spinoff). In other words, you are welcome to craft your own to tell the tale you wish. The cavalier tradition is fast-spreading across Ea, with various cultures quickly adapting their own versions.

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